‘Pretend I’m on the ticket’: Trump hits campaign trail in bid to boost Republican hopes
Summary
President Donald Trump campaigned in North Carolina to support Republican Senate nominee Michael Whatley ahead of the November elections. Trump urged voters to imagine he was on the ballot to help boost GOP chances against Democrat Roy Cooper in a key Senate race.Key Facts
- President Trump held a rally in Gastonia, North Carolina, backing Michael Whatley for the U.S. Senate seat.
- Whatley is running to replace retiring Republican Senator Thom Tillis.
- Trump asked voters to “pretend I’m on the ticket” to help Republicans win.
- The race is important because control of the Senate hinges on several key states, including North Carolina.
- Trump accused Democrat Roy Cooper of poor leadership and falsely claimed Cooper released a murder suspect from prison.
- Whatley strongly supports law and order, backing measures like arrest, deportation, or execution of criminals.
- Polls show Cooper currently leading Whatley in North Carolina despite the state’s history of voting Republican in Senate races.
- Democrats criticized Whatley for supporting Trump’s policies on the war, which they say hurt North Carolina families.
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